Achill Island is the home to many and utopia to more. A natural haven nestled off the west coast of Mayo, it is the jewel in the crown of The Wild Atlantic Way highlighting the best in natural beauty that Ireland, and in particular the West Coast, has to offer.
The natural topography of the Achill parish lends itself to a wide variety of outdoor activities, from strolling along the golden Blue Flag beaches scattered around the island, to adrenaline pumping kite surfing. Surfing, snorkelling, kayaking, diving and other water based activities are well catered for. For those who prefer activities on terra firma bike hire, hill walking and Achills own 9 hole golf course offer alternatives.
Culture is available in abundance, from the artistic to the musical (including my beloved pipe bands) and more. Such organisations as Scoil Acla and the Heinrich Boll Association are complimented by year round activities with local galleries and enthusiastic volunteers. The Achill International Harp Festival is a case in point. Only in its infancy it continues to go from strength to strength each year.
Achill as a home
But Achill Island is not just for the tourist. Achill is the ideal place to put down roots and raise a family.
On the education front, Coláiste Pobail Acla caters for the secondary school student while primary schools are dotted through the parish with a pupil/teacher rato that would be the envy of many. Yes, there were more in the past and numbers have dwindled, but we are still more than amply catered for.
The local sporting scene is vibrant with Achill Rovers and Achill GAA fielding teams at all age levels and Achill Boxing Club enjoying success at a national level, all providing social and fitness options to the youth … and perhaps not so youthful!
If you have questions about life in Achill, please get in contact, Achill Island Property is here to help. The one thing that I love to talk about is Achill Island and how great a place it is to live.
How to get here
Achill Island is linked to the mainland by the Michael Davitt Brideg at Achill Sound. Road access to Achill Island is via Westport or Castlebar, County Mayo. It is approximately 50 minutes drive to the town of Westport and about 1 hour from Castlebar.
Driving from Dublin you would take the N4 to Longford, then the N5 through to Strokestown, Charlestown, and on to Castlebar. Take the road to Newport, go through Mulranny village and onto the R319 to Achill Island.
From Galway, take the N84 to Headford, on to Ballinrobe and to Castlebar. Take the Newport road, go through Mulranny village and the R319 takes you to Achill.
From Northern Ireland, head for Sligo, then take the N17 to Tubbercurry. At Charlestown, take the N5 to Castlebar. Take the Newport road, on to Mulranny and the R319 to Achill.ernavitt Bridge at Achill Sound. The best way to get here is via Castlebar or Westport, being about 50 minutes and 1 hours drive from each respectively.
Driving from Dublin you would take the N4 to Longford, then the N5 through to Strokestown, Charlestown, and on to Castlebar. Take the road to Newport, go through Mulranny village and onto the R319 to Achill Island.
From Galway, take the N84 to Headford, on to Ballinrobe and to Castlebar. Take the Newport road, go through Mulranny village and the R319 takes you to Achill.
From Northern Ireland, head for Sligo, then take the N17 to Tubbercurry. At Charlestown, take the N5 to Castlebar. Take the Newport road, on to Mulranny and the R319 to Achill.
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